Killian Carroll
killiancarroll.bsky.social
Killian Carroll
@killiancarroll.bsky.social
Economist @fiscalcouncil.bsky.social. Economics PhD candidate at University College Dublin. Views my own.
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1/3 The Council is today launching a blog series called “Beyond the Budget”. The blog will showcase the latest research from the Council and its staff. The blog will cover a range of topics related to the Irish economy and the public finances.
July 30, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Ireland faces a choice between immediate action or significant costs in the years ahead.

Our report in collaboration with the Climate Change Advisory Council estimates potential costs. These could be reduced by more than half if actions are followed through on now.
March 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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The Fiscal Council has collaborated with the Climate Change Advisory Council on a new report. It sets out the costs Ireland faces if it misses its agreed EU climate commitments.

These could amount to staggering payments of €8bn to €26bn to Europe.

Read more at www.fiscalcouncil.ie/a-colossal-m...
March 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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1/5 Today’s fiscal monitor show the final Exchequer returns for 2024. There are two key takeaways from the figures: 1) underlying revenue remains very strong; 2) spending is increasing at a rapid pace leading to large overruns.
January 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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1/10 The Fiscal Council's latest report looks at the prospects for the Irish economy and public finances. We point to the extraordinary levels of corporation tax being collected. These create huge opportunities but also important risks.
December 5, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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1/12 This “Flash Release” gives the Council’s first read on Budget 2025. It explores some of the key areas the Council will assess in its next Fiscal Assessment Report.
October 2, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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The Council's “Flash Release” gives its first read on Budget 2025. It explores some of the key areas the Council will assess in its next Fiscal Assessment Report. You can read it here: www.fiscalcouncil.ie/wp-content/u...
October 1, 2024 at 7:51 PM
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Sásta bheith ar ais ar #bluesky arís.

Mar atá thar lear sa Bhreatain agus sna Stát Aontaithe Mheirceá, is léir go bhfuil eolas faoin margadh saothair in Éireann deacair a léirmhíniú de bharr athbhreithnithe.

Ach i R1 '24, d'fhás fostaithe 2.6% de réir na sonraí #CSO seo: www.cso.ie/en/statistic...
August 7, 2024 at 2:24 PM